LEAD GAME DESIGNER

Description

Located in St.Catharines, ON Canada, Silicon Knights proudly ranks as one of the top independent game developers in the world. Incorporating in 1992, Silicon Knights has developed a reputation for creating superior original content, and is dedicated to creating ground breaking video games. Within a focused and collaborative climate, our studio offers a passionate and spirited workplace where all creative contributions are encouraged.

Best known for Metal Gear Solid: the Twin Snakes, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem and Too Human. We're currently working on several NEW and EXCITING AAA, multi-platforms projects. If you're talented and inspired to create exceptional games, we invite you to apply!

LEAD GAME DESIGNER

JOB SUMMARY:
Working under the direction of the Design Director, the Lead Game Designer is responsible for driving the overall game design of the project. The ideal candidate will play a key role in guiding, directing and mentoring the design team, and understanding the importance in rallying the entire team to the projects vision and drive it to achieve a very high quality standard.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create clear and understandable design documentation to a level actionable by production staff
• Collaborates with art and programming to reach design goals as well as ensure smooth product development
• Creates and maintains the Game Design Document for the project
• Constantly seeks out new innovative gameplay ideas to achieve a more engaging experience for the player
• Works with the Producer and line producer to define production scheduling
• Ensures the design team successfully completes milestones and other goals on time